Boughton Monchelsea Primary SchoolCurriculum
Our school curriculum is based on the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021) (Year R) and on the primary National Curriculum (Years 1 - 6).
Beyond these essential elements, we have developed a wider curriculum, tailored to the needs of the pupils at Boughton Monchelsea Primary school, which is founded on our school values of excellence, respect, responsibility and determination.
Our Intent
Our curriculum supports children to achieve excellence in a caring and inspirational learning environment.
Pupils develop secure skills and knowledge, as they grow in confidence and independence, building on their natural curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm for learning.
Our curriculum enables pupils to develop empathy and respect for others, as they learn how they can make a difference as responsible citizens at local, national and global levels.
They acquire the skills and attitudes of lifelong learners, understanding that resilience and determination lead to success.
Our Curriculum Drivers
Four key drivers form the basis of our curriculum
Being Human
Our children learn how to take care of themselves and each other. They learn about the lives, cultures and beliefs of different people around the world and develop understanding and respect for people with different backgrounds and abilities. Empathy, self-regulation and relational skills are fostered, as we prepare our children for life beyond primary school. The threads of creative expression, innovation and collaboration are woven throughout our wider curriculum.
The World
Pupils learn about the diverse places, resources and natural and human environments in the world around them, and study the many dynamic physical processes that shape the world. They learn about the fragility of Earth’s ecosystems, the realities of our changing climate and the importance of sustainable living.
Change
Pupils learn why and how things have changed over time. They find out about significant people, events and innovations, which have been pivotal in shaping the world as we know it today. Cause, consequence and reasons for change are explored through a process of critical thinking and evaluation of evidence.
Exploration
Our children develop as scientific thinkers, learning to investigate, compare, evaluate and analyse. Pupils reflect and make connections, building on their natural curiosity and are encouraged to question and challenge evidence. They experience the joy of learning and the excitement of developing new skills through a variety of inspiring contexts.
Curriculum Design
The Boughton curriculum has been designed using high quality cross-curricular and subject-specific resources, which ensure comprehensive coverage of national expectations.
Our cross-curricular learning is based on the Cornerstones curriculum, a creative and thematic approach, which provides a rich menu of exciting and motivating learning activities in a rigorous framework of essential knowledge and skill.
We believe children learn better when they are encouraged to use their imagination and apply their learning to engaging contexts. Our curriculum provides learning challenges throughout the academic year that require children to solve problems, apply themselves creatively and express their knowledge and understanding effectively across the curriculum.